Phosphorus

Definitions

1. A chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
   countable, uncountable
2. A name sometimes used for Hesperus, the personification in Greek mythology of the planet Venus.
3. Any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor.
   countable, obsolete, uncountable
4. An Ancient Greek name for the morning star (the planet Venus when it is visible in the eastern sky before sunrise).

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“For quotations using this term, see⟳ Citations:phosphorus.”

“Near-synonyms: evening star, evenstar, Hesperus, Vesper, Venus”

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